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Free TV licence in 2025: will you save £159 or still pay the fee? new rules, dates and who qualifies

Free TV licence in 2025: will you save £159 or still pay the fee? new rules, dates and who qualifies

Must Read / Free TV licence in 2025: will you save £159 or still pay the fee? new rules, dates and who qualifiesBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Rising prices squeeze every bill, and one annual charge now sits at the centre of a crucial government rethink. Ministers have confirmed a broader free TV licence scheme from April 2025, widening support for older and low‑income households. The change […]

Busy parents, got 5 spare minutes? Color Wow spray cut my dry time by 32% and now £15 on Amazon

Busy parents, got 5 spare minutes? Color Wow spray cut my dry time by 32% and now £15 on Amazon

Must Read / Busy parents, got 5 spare minutes? Color Wow spray cut my dry time by 32% and now £15 on AmazonBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

School runs, steamy bathrooms and a ticking clock collide each morning, leaving damp strands and patience running thin across the country. Now a quick-dry spray claiming a 30% faster finish has dropped to £15, prompting busy households to rethink their

Two-minute fridge fix you’re ignoring: clean the back grille to cut energy use by 30% cool faster

Two-minute fridge fix you’re ignoring: clean the back grille to cut energy use by 30% cool faster

Must Read / Two-minute fridge fix you’re ignoring: clean the back grille to cut energy use by 30% cool fasterBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Households battling higher bills may be skipping a tiny job that steadies temperatures and quietens the kitchen hum. Hidden at the back of most fridges is a dust magnet that quietly undermines cooling. Tackle it for two minutes and you

Brits spend 62 minutes scrubbing shower glass: could 1 tsp washing-up liquid and vinegar fix it?

Brits spend 62 minutes scrubbing shower glass: could 1 tsp washing-up liquid and vinegar fix it?

Must Read / Brits spend 62 minutes scrubbing shower glass: could 1 tsp washing-up liquid and vinegar fix it?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Bathroom glass loses its sparkle fast. Soap scum clings on, hard water dries white, and scrubbing seems to do very little. Across the country, people are reaching for pricier sprays and tougher pads with mixed results. A Spanish chemical engineer

Why your fridge’s tiny drain hole hides 12,000 germs: the 60-second fix most families miss

Why your fridge’s tiny drain hole hides 12,000 germs: the 60-second fix most families miss

Must Read / Why your fridge’s tiny drain hole hides 12,000 germs: the 60-second fix most families missBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Strange smells, soggy salad and a fridge that never feels truly fresh have a common cause few people ever check. Hidden behind produce and condiments, a cold, damp recess collects grime and feeds microbes. It takes seconds to clear, yet

Britons waste £150 a year on harsh loo cleaners: could 500ml vinegar and 3 spoons rescue yours?

Britons waste £150 a year on harsh loo cleaners: could 500ml vinegar and 3 spoons rescue yours?

Must Read / Britons waste £150 a year on harsh loo cleaners: could 500ml vinegar and 3 spoons rescue yours?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Households across the UK are staring down stained bowls and rising bills, prompting a fresh look at humble cupboard staples. Hard water, busy lives and pricey products have turned the toilet into a recurring battle. A growing number of cleaners

Cold snap coming: can a 7-step Japanese fold save you 40% wardrobe space and 10 minutes daily?

Cold snap coming: can a 7-step Japanese fold save you 40% wardrobe space and 10 minutes daily?

Must Read / Cold snap coming: can a 7-step Japanese fold save you 40% wardrobe space and 10 minutes daily?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

As temperatures dip, crowded hallways and crammed rails return, sparking morning scrambles and frayed tempers in homes across the country. The seasonal shuffle has begun again, and many households now face the annual clash between bulky coats, limited hangers and

Are you losing £312 this winter: 7 radiator mistakes Brits make and the 3-minute fixes you can do

Are you losing £312 this winter: 7 radiator mistakes Brits make and the 3-minute fixes you can do

Must Read / Are you losing £312 this winter: 7 radiator mistakes Brits make and the 3-minute fixes you can doBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Winter bites and bills still bruise. Many homes waste heat each evening through habits that stay hidden in plain sight. Look around your living room. A sofa inches from a radiator. Curtains draped across a warm grille. These small choices

Your curtains stink? 7-minute, no-unhook fix with steam, 99p vinegar and 3 simple weekly moves

Your curtains stink? 7-minute, no-unhook fix with steam, 99p vinegar and 3 simple weekly moves

Must Read / Your curtains stink? 7-minute, no-unhook fix with steam, 99p vinegar and 3 simple weekly movesBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Household odours cling to curtains and linger for weeks. Busy homes need quicker fixes than unhook, wash and wait. Windows funnel dust, pollen and cooking fumes straight into fabric. You can refresh curtains in minutes, while they hang, with low-cost

France’s devil stink bugs in your home this autumn: since 2012, in half of depts, 120 plants hit

France’s devil stink bugs in your home this autumn: since 2012, in half of depts, 120 plants hit

Must Read / France’s devil stink bugs in your home this autumn: since 2012, in half of depts, 120 plants hitBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

As the nights draw in, strange mottled insects gather on sunny walls and find their way indoors, rattling nerves nationwide. Across France, households report clusters of shield‑shaped bugs settling on façades, shutters and window frames. The species behind the spectacle,

Invading 'devil' stink bugs swarm French homes this autumn: will your family face 50+ in one night?

Invading ‘devil’ stink bugs swarm French homes this autumn: will your family face 50+ in one night?

Must Read / Invading ‘devil’ stink bugs swarm French homes this autumn: will your family face 50+ in one night?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

A fingernail-sized shield bug with white-banded antennae is slipping indoors as the evenings cool across towns and villages. Why now, why your house, and what can you do today without chemicals? Here is what specialists are seeing. What is the

Winter soups in your trolley: 28 packs ranked, 5 pesticide finds, are you picking the worst?

Winter soups in your trolley: 28 packs ranked, 5 pesticide finds, are you picking the worst?

Must Read / Winter soups in your trolley: 28 packs ranked, 5 pesticide finds, are you picking the worst?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Cold nights send shoppers racing to the soup aisle, where labels blur and shortcuts tempt. Your bowl might hide surprises. This winter, a new test of supermarket soups puts familiar brands under pressure and gives budget organic options a rare

Winter soups under fire: 28 supermarket picks so you dodge 5 pesticides and the 2 g salt ceiling

Winter soups under fire: 28 supermarket picks so you dodge 5 pesticides and the 2 g salt ceiling

Must Read / Winter soups under fire: 28 supermarket picks so you dodge 5 pesticides and the 2 g salt ceilingBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Cold nights pull you towards the soup aisle. Labels look cosy. Your bowl might be hiding more than warmth. France’s consumer group 60 Millions de consommateurs has put 28 supermarket soups under the microscope this season. The findings raise fresh

Are your old plugs costing you money: the surface-mounted sockets saving £120 and 6 cables

Are your old plugs costing you money: the surface-mounted sockets saving £120 and 6 cables

Must Read / Are your old plugs costing you money: the surface-mounted sockets saving £120 and 6 cablesBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Cables underfoot, hot power strips behind the telly, and sockets never where you need them: home life quietly wastes money. A new surface-mounted socket system promises tidy walls, safer charging, and fast installation without chasing plaster or moving furniture. Why

New surface-mounted sockets for every home: 8 to 12 outlets, 16a to 20a, no drilling, you ready?

New surface-mounted sockets for every home: 8 to 12 outlets, 16a to 20a, no drilling, you ready?

Must Read / New surface-mounted sockets for every home: 8 to 12 outlets, 16a to 20a, no drilling, you ready?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Cables snake under sofas, sockets hide behind skirting, and rental rules loom. A quiet hardware shift is tidying everyday life. Across older flats, rented homes and improvised home offices, the hunt is on for safe power without dust, damage or

Say goodbye to constant feeding, Aldi has a £5.99 pet auto feeder and waterer to keep your pet happy while you’re out

Must Read / Say goodbye to constant feeding, Aldi has a £5.99 pet auto feeder and waterer to keep your pet happy while you’re outBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Say goodbye to constant feeding with Aldi’s Pet Auto Feeder and Waterer, the perfect solution for busy pet owners.

Winter panes weep: the 2–3 mm handle tweak saving you from mould, damp costs and 10–12 litres a day

Winter panes weep: the 2–3 mm handle tweak saving you from mould, damp costs and 10–12 litres a day

Must Read / Winter panes weep: the 2–3 mm handle tweak saving you from mould, damp costs and 10–12 litres a dayBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

A chill hits the glass, and the glass hits back. Wet sills, musty corners, and the heating never quite feels right. Across the country, people wake to fogged panes and damp frames. The culprit sits in plain sight. Warm, wet

Your windows keep crying at dawn: the 45° handle trick that saves 10–12 litres, plus cash now

Your windows keep crying at dawn: the 45° handle trick that saves 10–12 litres, plus cash now

Must Read / Your windows keep crying at dawn: the 45° handle trick that saves 10–12 litres, plus cash nowBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Morning panes drip, rooms smell stale, and coughs linger. Winter damp creeps in long before frost settles outside. Heating roars while comfort slips. Moisture from people, cooking and showers piles up inside tightly sealed homes. Warm air holds that vapour

Forget wellies and ‘embrace the outdoors’, Aldi’s £25 Crane Warm-Lined Neoprene Boots will keep your feet warm and dry this winter

Must Read / Forget wellies and ‘embrace the outdoors’, Aldi’s £25 Crane Warm-Lined Neoprene Boots will keep your feet warm and dry this winterBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

We haven’t found anything better than neoprene boots for keeping our feet toasty on freezing cold days; they’re a gamechanger for winter

Winter clock change on 26 October: will you turn back 60 minutes at 3am and gain an extra hour?

Winter clock change on 26 October: will you turn back 60 minutes at 3am and gain an extra hour?

Must Read / Winter clock change on 26 October: will you turn back 60 minutes at 3am and gain an extra hour?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Your phone may switch on its own, but the oven clock will not. A small change is coming that can trip you up. Every autumn the same riddle returns over breakfast. Do we push the hands forward or pull them

Clock change on 26 october: will you turn back 60 minutes at 3am and gain an hour’s sleep?

Clock change on 26 october: will you turn back 60 minutes at 3am and gain an hour’s sleep?

Must Read / Clock change on 26 october: will you turn back 60 minutes at 3am and gain an hour’s sleep?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

The clocks are playing tricks again, stirring routines, shifting light, and raising doubts about what your phone will do. Across France and much of Europe, a familiar ritual returns with cooler mornings and earlier dusk. Plans shift, alarms misfire, and

That tub of crème fraîche past its date: 9 quick checks, 4 firm no-go signs—will you risk dinner?

That tub of crème fraîche past its date: 9 quick checks, 4 firm no-go signs—will you risk dinner?

Must Read / That tub of crème fraîche past its date: 9 quick checks, 4 firm no-go signs—will you risk dinner?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

A forgotten tub hides at the back of the fridge. Dinner is late, nerves fray, and the label suddenly matters again. The clock says “serve now”, the pot says “past it”, and your nose isn’t sure. Here’s how to judge

Your fridge, your risk: can you eat out-of-date crème fraîche? 9 checks, 3 pitfalls, 4 safe days

Your fridge, your risk: can you eat out-of-date crème fraîche? 9 checks, 3 pitfalls, 4 safe days

Must Read / Your fridge, your risk: can you eat out-of-date crème fraîche? 9 checks, 3 pitfalls, 4 safe daysBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

A forgotten tub at the back of the fridge can turn tonight’s supper into a gamble. Here’s how to judge wisely. You’ve clocked the date, you’ve sniffed the lid, and dinner won’t wait. Before you stir that creamy spoonful into

Say hello to cord this autumn, we’ll be wearing these ‘comfortable’ M&S £40 trousers all season

Must Read / Say hello to cord this autumn, we’ll be wearing these ‘comfortable’ M&S £40 trousers all seasonBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Smart, comfy, and flattering, M&S’s new cord trousers are the perfect mix of style and practicality for autumn.

Brits, are you paying 40% more for cold food: the 3-ingredient spray that melts 3 mm frost fast

Brits, are you paying 40% more for cold food: the 3-ingredient spray that melts 3 mm frost fast

Must Read / Brits, are you paying 40% more for cold food: the 3-ingredient spray that melts 3 mm frost fastBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Energy bills keep biting and kitchen routines feel heavier as temperatures drop. A quiet shift at home could trim costs. Across the country, families report stubborn frost on fridge and freezer walls, sticking drawers and sluggish cooling. Left alone, that

Your fridge could be costing you 40% more: 3-minute, 3-ingredient spray melts ice fast at home

Your fridge could be costing you 40% more: 3-minute, 3-ingredient spray melts ice fast at home

Must Read / Your fridge could be costing you 40% more: 3-minute, 3-ingredient spray melts ice fast at homeBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Bills climb, drawers snag and food gets buried when frost creeps across your fridge-freezer. A quick fix restores space, calm and control. Across the country, households are swapping hacks for clearing ice without hours of scraping. One simple, three-part mix

Smoked salmon past the date: can you eat it after 48 hours? 7 signs, 0–4 °c rules, freezer tips

Smoked salmon past the date: can you eat it after 48 hours? 7 signs, 0–4 °c rules, freezer tips

Must Read / Smoked salmon past the date: can you eat it after 48 hours? 7 signs, 0–4 °c rules, freezer tipsBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

As festive platters and tight budgets collide, one question haunts fridges nationwide: is that glossy pack still safe tonight? Smoked salmon feels too precious to waste and too risky to gamble. Here’s how to read the label, check the fish,

Smoked salmon after the use-by date: 5 signs you must spot in 30 seconds to keep your family safe

Smoked salmon after the use-by date: 5 signs you must spot in 30 seconds to keep your family safe

Must Read / Smoked salmon after the use-by date: 5 signs you must spot in 30 seconds to keep your family safeBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

That pink packet in your fridge looks fine, the clock says otherwise. Here’s what smart shoppers do before dinner. You grabbed smoked salmon on offer, tucked it beside the milk, and life happened. Now the use-by date lurks. Before you

Morning or night shower for you : 90 minutes before bed, 10-minute washes, and 3 skin types decoded

Morning or night shower for you : 90 minutes before bed, 10-minute washes, and 3 skin types decoded

Must Read / Morning or night shower for you : 90 minutes before bed, 10-minute washes, and 3 skin types decodedBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Britain splits in two over shower timing. Your sleep, skin barrier, and energy bill sit in the splash zone. Your bathroom routine does more than rinse away the day. Body temperature, skin biology, allergens, and daily stress all respond to

Morning or night shower: 6 facts your skin and sleep will notice—are you washing at the right time?

Morning or night shower: 6 facts your skin and sleep will notice—are you washing at the right time?

Must Read / Morning or night shower: 6 facts your skin and sleep will notice—are you washing at the right time?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Your shower could help or hinder energy, sleep and skin. The clock matters more than you think this season. The daily wash divides households. Some people chase a cold splash at dawn. Others swear by warm steam after dusk. Biology

Boil rosemary for 10 minutes and see : can 3 sprigs clear stale smells and lift your mood by 15%?

Boil rosemary for 10 minutes and see : can 3 sprigs clear stale smells and lift your mood by 15%?

Must Read / Boil rosemary for 10 minutes and see : can 3 sprigs clear stale smells and lift your mood by 15%?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Steam curls from the hob, windows mist, and a kitchen staple gets new buzz as households hunt calmer, cleaner rooms. Across Britain, people are simmering rosemary on the stove, trading plug‑ins and heavy aerosols for a light, woody vapour. The

Brits boil rosemary for cleaner air: 10 minutes, 2 sprigs, £0 spent — could this calm your home?

Brits boil rosemary for cleaner air: 10 minutes, 2 sprigs, £0 spent — could this calm your home?

Must Read / Brits boil rosemary for cleaner air: 10 minutes, 2 sprigs, £0 spent — could this calm your home?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

As heating bills rise and candles lose their charm, a kitchen herb is sneaking into wellness routines across Britain. Across kitchens and living rooms, people are simmering rosemary to freshen rooms, cut lingering odours and steady their mood without synthetic

Heures creuses 2025: will you time your wash to 2am or 1pm? 11 million bills, from €0.1635/kWh

Heures creuses 2025: will you time your wash to 2am or 1pm? 11 million bills, from €0.1635/kWh

Must Read / Heures creuses 2025: will you time your wash to 2am or 1pm? 11 million bills, from €0.1635/kWhBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Your washing machine can cost less than you think this year, but the clock decides who wins and loses. The rules of cheap electricity are shifting, and the new timetable could work for you or against you. If you adjust

Off-peak power 2025: will 11 million households slash bills by €120 if you wash at 2am or 1pm?

Off-peak power 2025: will 11 million households slash bills by €120 if you wash at 2am or 1pm?

Must Read / Off-peak power 2025: will 11 million households slash bills by €120 if you wash at 2am or 1pm?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

Timetables are shifting, prices are wobbling, and the humble washing machine suddenly matters more to your monthly energy budget than before. From 1 November 2025, France reshapes off‑peak windows for millions on the HPHC option. Night-time remains cheaper, but many

Your cooking oil is past the date: 7 signs it’s safe to use and 4 times you must bin it at home

Your cooking oil is past the date: 7 signs it’s safe to use and 4 times you must bin it at home

Must Read / Your cooking oil is past the date: 7 signs it’s safe to use and 4 times you must bin it at homeBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

That dusty bottle behind the spices nags at your budget and your nerves. The date has passed. The nose decides. You want to cut waste. You also want dinner to taste good and feel safe. Oil complicates things because labels

Your cooking oil is 18 months past its date: can you still use it? 7 signs and 5 safe fixes

Your cooking oil is 18 months past its date: can you still use it? 7 signs and 5 safe fixes

Must Read / Your cooking oil is 18 months past its date: can you still use it? 7 signs and 5 safe fixesBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-23

A dusty bottle lurks by the spices, its date long gone. Do you bin it, or dare to drizzle? Here’s what that little date actually signals, how to spot trouble, and when an ageing oil still belongs in your pan.

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